Job description

Job Title: Cloud Data Security Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 4-6 Months(Possible Extension)

Job Type: Contract

The missions of the Architect are to:

Provide technical guidance and advice as the Data & Digital Security Subject Matter Expert on architecture, design and configuration to define secure, scalable and resilient cloud and on-premise data architecture
Perform security assessments of Azure data architectures and services
Contribute in the definition of data security best practices, data security governance and processes
Define technical and functional security pre-requisites in main cloud projects, in line with IT and information security strategies, notably regarding digital identities, cloud integration and data technical platform
Review Azure Cloud services and propose security requirements in line with the IS&T Security Framework
Contribute to the definition, drafting and roll-out of security policies, directives, and guidelines
Manage cloud security projects (identification and formalization of requirements, testing and selection of solutions, contract negotiation, implementation)
Support entities in deploying security solutions taking into account business requirements (internal business owners, clients, BU CIOs, group internal control, group internal audit, external auditors, …)
Provide assistance to regions and BU's to migrate and/or deploy workloads in cloud
Assess security risks and define appropriate security measures and processes in main business projects to protect data and systems prior go-live and roll-out
Analyze business and IT requests impacting information and systems security in the cloud, and propose mitigating measures

The candidate should have the following mandatory skills:

BS in Computer Science or Information Security, MS in Computer Science or Information Security is preferred
3 to 6+ years of experience in Information Security (consulting, audit, architecture)
At least 2 years of experience with Azure cloud
Knowledge of Azure Data services (Azure SQL, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, PowerBI, etc.)
Knowledge of Azure AI platform (Azure OpenAI, Databricks, Azure ML, Cognitive Services, etc.)
Strong technical background (network, system, database, application)
Experience and knowledge in risk assessment methodologies (ISO27005, eBIOS, etc.)
Cloud certifications/trainings are preferred (e.g. MS AZ-500, AZ-30x, SANS SEC545)
Information Security Certification is a plus: ISO 27001, CISSP or CISM or other equivalent
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to convince, and interact with people at all levels of the IS&T organization
Fluent in English, with excellent writing skills

Required profile